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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.77, 590.13 and 270.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.77, 590.13 and 270.38 is: 373.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.77 : 590.13 = 270.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.77/590.13 = 270.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.77x = 590.13 × 270.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.77x = 159,556.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,556.40/427.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.00

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